The Free Press Journal - Mumbai - December 10, 2024

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December 10, 2024

Reservation can't be religion-based: SC

The Supreme Court of India addressed the contentious issue of reservation on Monday, asserting that it cannot be based on religion.

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Opp move against Dhankar

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance members are planning to submit a notice on Tuesday, seeking to move a resolution for the removal of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, two members of the upper house familiar with developments said.

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Majority's writ will run, says HC Judge

I have no hesitation in saying that this is Hindustan; this country will be run as per the wishes of the 'bahusankhyak'

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US SEC for hearing of Adani case

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approached a New York court with a formal request to consolidate the civil cases against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani and Azure Power's Cyril Cabanes.

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House chaos over Sonia-Soros link

Rijiju demands all parties should speak up if leaders work against nation's interest

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BMW catches fire while in motion

Two luxury vehicles caught fire in two separate incidents on Sunday and Monday; in the latter incident, the car suddenly went aflame on the Jogeshwari East-West bridge, even as it was in motion.

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Assad has 20 posh flats in Moscow

Syrian dictator President Assad has expensive assets in Russia, including at least 20 Moscow apartments worth more than £30 million.

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Narwekar returns after facing 'test of mettle' in first term

BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday, becoming only the second individual to hold the position twice since the state's formation in 1960.

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Stop attack on minorities, Bangladesh mission urged

A delegation of the Muslim religious leaders met officials at the Bangladesh's Deputy High Commissioner in Cuffe Parade on Monday and expressed their concerns about the attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in the neighboring country after the new regime took charge.

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MU to establish centre to promote regional languages

The Mumbai University (MU) is set to establish a cell to preserve and promote the linguistic diversity of India.

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Mahayuti may weaken MVA further over LoP

The Mahayuti government is all set to take advantage of the weak opposition through a game of cat and mouse.

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Aaditya seeks UT status for Belgavi

The Karnataka government's denial of permission for the Marathi-speaking community's grand gathering in Belagavi has triggered widespread anger among residents in the border region.

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Govt sails through trust vote

Five days after assuming office, the Mahayuti alliance government in Maharashtra led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday comfortably won a confidence vote in the state assembly.

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Submit 100-day programme, CM tells babus

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked the state administration to prepare and submit a programme for 100 days.

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First state to achieve $1trn economy by 2027-28: Guv

Maharashtra legislature's special session concludes showcasing a series of significant developments

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BMC official arrested for ₹3 lakh bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a BMC assistant engineer for allegedly accepting a Rs3 lakh bribe from a contractor.

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Phone interception rules tweaked; 'privacy in focus'

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has issued new guidelines for phone interceptions.

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Mere allegations don't constitute domestic violence

The Bombay High Court (HC) recently observed that mere allegations of harassment or dowry demands cannot amount to cruelty towards the wife under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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Intense lobbying for ministerial posts

BJP MLA Ashish Shelar likely to be entrusted with key portfolio; another name being considered is of former health minister Tanaji Sawant from the Shiv Sena

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State challenges Bhinde's bail

The state government has challenged before the Bombay High Court, the bail granted to Bhavesh Bhinde, the main accused in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse case, in which 17 persons died.

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